Until my mid-40s, my approach to gum health was, at best, sporadic. I had always suspected that flossing was one of those ...

Dr Rizwan Mahmood, from Rüh Dental, explains how our mouths could warn us of more than just tooth decay - here are the six ...

Loose or lost teeth may be a sign of advanced gum disease, but they can also indicate early signs of osteoporosis, which ...

Surgeries may be necessary in very advanced or difficult-to-manage gum disease cases ... surgeon will use either an artificial bone or bone harvested from other parts of the body to restore the loss ...

The damage can spread to ligaments and bone supporting the teeth, causing deterioration and tooth loss. Advanced periodontitis can also create conditions that drive systemic diseases. Ulcerations ...

Periodontitis, or gum disease, can turn up in an individual as ... The next stage is moderate periodontitis, which is essentially a more advanced version of mild periodontitis. More bone loss will ...